The digitalization of air freight takes a new step with the launch of AvSys, a platform designed to track packages individually within consolidated shipments. Unlike traditional systems based on overall weight, this technology allows piece-by-piece traceability, directly addressing the growing demands of cross-border e-commerce. The tool offers real-time visibility to all...
Cybersecurity has become the main concern for logistics leaders, even surpassing geopolitical tensions or trade disruptions. A recent study shows that more than a third of business leaders consider a cyberattack to be the most serious threat to operational continuity. Ports, true gateways of global trade, appear particularly exposed to these...
Successive winter storms have severely disrupted cargo air transport in the northeastern United States, prompting United Cargo to extend an embargo on several flights departing from Newark. Several major airports had to reduce or suspend their operations, illustrating the vulnerability of hubs to extreme weather events. Despite these disruptions, companies are...
The rise of online commerce continues to profoundly transform the way shippers plan their logistics flows. According to experts, seasonal cycles are becoming less predictable, forcing freight forwarders to rethink their contractual models and capacity strategies. Transport operators are now seeking more flexibility to manage irregular volumes and shorter deadlines. This...
Despite an increase in transported volumes at the beginning of the year, analysts are warning about the structural weaknesses in the airline sector. E-commerce-related exports are slowing down, and political uncertainties continue to influence capacity planning. Recent data show an annual increase in the weight transported, but part of this growth...
Expeditors’ financial performance shows the direct impact of the slowdown in the maritime freight market on international freight forwarders. The company is experiencing a decline in several key indicators, illustrating the pressure exerted by the volatility of volumes and rates. Analysts emphasize that the evolution of global trade remains uncertain, despite...
A major judicial decision in Panama has officially ended the concession operated by Panama Ports Company on the strategic terminals of Balboa and Cristobal. The publication of the judgment in the official gazette makes the measure immediately applicable, leading to the cessation of operations by the historical operator. The Panamanian authorities...
The proposed acquisition of the carrier ZIM for approximately $4.2 billion is the subject of intense political discussions in Israel. The authorities are examining the strategic implications related to the loss of national control over a company deemed essential. The creation of a new entity dedicated to certain military and commercial...
Worldwide Flight Services is adjusting its operational approach to respond to the rapid transformations in the North American cargo market. Between fluctuations in e-commerce and new regulatory constraints, volumes are evolving unpredictably, pushing handling operators to rethink their models. Among the initiatives implemented, some shipments arriving by sea in California are...
The pricing of international freight is entering a new phase. According to several players in FreightTech, pricing decisions now rely as much on data analysis as on traditional market fundamentals. Since the successive disruptions observed in recent years, operators are seeking to anticipate variations rather than endure them. Real-time analysis tools...
